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“We are at risk of slowing down or stopping momentum on safe water solutions statewide, and that’s something that we can’t afford to stop.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The question is not whether she can afford to keep working and keep the ski house, but whether it’s worth the stress.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Steel on its own couldn’t afford the costly upgrades and maintenance needed at Mon Valley, which consists of three plants in separate towns south of Pittsburgh.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper said the policy was designed to end the "national scandal where millions can't afford the most basic energy they need".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“Mira,” Dad said, “we can’t afford the treatment for Fig’s diabetes.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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